Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Pop-Boys Grown; Idol's Beatles Bore


Remember Ryan Cabrera?  His first album was really damn good pop rock, which included basically his only real hits "On The Way Down" and "True." Well, he's now long-free of Ashlee Simpson, has grown out his 'do and 'stache and has released a new tune "Say," on Papa Joe Records (at iTunes now). Yup, he's still repped by Ashlee's dad. Anyway, this song is an infectious, perfect, spring ditty. Better than Gavin Degraw's new stuff. I hope this takes off 'cause it's just truly enjoyable. Check it out: www.myspace.com/ryancabrera


Jesse McCartney, another former teen (via Disney) who had a few pop hits a while back, has returned with a more mature face (acne's gone, new teeth fit his handsome face better).  Well, his new song from his upcoming "Departure" cd is indeed a departre.  I liked his last single "Right Where You Want Me," which flopped.  The new once sounds just as good as an Usher/Chris Brown tune.  But I don't know if whitey-boy will fly.  Check it out "Leavin'": www.jessemac.com

Leona Lewis's "Bleeding Love" is the top single at iTunes following her US introduction on Oprah Monday.  Great song.  Big star in the making.  Huge.  Clive says so.  Cowell says so.


IDOL TIME - Ok.  First, I think we all agree that the producers made a HUGE mistake I hope they're regretting: two weeks in a row of Beatles.  It made it all-so lackluster.  That said, who didn't do well: KL Cook, Raimelle, J Castro, and Brooke.  I'm hoping KL Cook hits the road tonight, but in my gut, something could go awry.  I love RamRam's voice but it hasn't lived up to her potential.  Brooke bombed with her take on "Here Comes the Sun," but she's my current front-runner female so I have faith.  JJ Castro sang an otherwise unmoving "Michelle." But he's so f**king cute - and still has the IT factor (with tight, hot jeans).  I had an odd premonition it'll be Archuletta vs Castro in the end.  I don't know why, but it's my gut --- this week.  Carly was great but she just doesn't fit her body.  The hair, the wardrobe, the personality vs the average face, the tats, the Tracy Turnbladt hair, the big, edgy voice.  It just doesn't come together.   David Cook's "Daughtry" schtick is already boring me.  And while Saiesha was lovely with "Yesterday," she's proven she can't do an up-tempo or a power ballad that becomes too big for her.  But her intimate take of that tune was certainly one of the most memorable we've seen this year.  Interesting that we're down to one African American guy and girl only, isn't it?

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